Monarchy - S02E03: The Shadow of the King
The historian examines the reigns of Henry VIII's three children, revealing how the king's advice to pursue moderation in matters of religion fell on deaf ears as his son Edward enforced extreme Protestantism on the country, only for eldest daughter Mary to reimpose Catholicism after his death. Elizabeth I initially embraced her father's words, but when Mary Queen of Scots arrived in England, religious tensions rose again
Cast: David Starkey
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Monarchy S02E03 Synopsis
Stream Monarchy "The Shadow of the King" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2005-09-26, this episode is part of Season 2 of Monarchy. Featuring performances from David Starkey among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The historian examines the reigns of Henry VIII's three children, revealing how the king's advice to pursue moderation in matters of religion fell on deaf ears as his son Edward enforced extreme Protestantism on the country, only for eldest daughter...
